Pedigree Forge allows you to specify pronouns for individuals to promote inclusivity and respect for modern identities. By default, pronouns are not displayed on family charts, and narratives use pronouns based on the individual's recorded sex. However, you can enter custom pronouns—subject (e.g., “he/she/they/xe/ze”), object (e.g., “him/her/them/xem/zir”), possessive (e.g., “his/her/their/xyrs/zirs”) and reflexive (e.g., “himself/herself/themselves/xemself/zirself”). If at least the subject and object pronouns are entered, they will appear on family charts and be used in narratives.
This feature is primarily designed for modern people where pronoun usage is applicable. For historical ancestors, pronouns are optional and need not be specified unless relevant. This ensures that modern values are respected without imposing them on those from different historical or cultural contexts.
To set pronouns, use the "Naming" tab in the "Current Person Other Detail" dialog. Thoughtfully consider whether pronouns are important for the individual in question, and complete the fields as needed to reflect their identity accurately. Tooltips are shown above each field to show which tense of pronoun should go in each box:
Technical note: Some people use different pronouns at different times. It isn’t clear how this could be incorporated into reporting functionality, where decisions about which pronoun to use in which context might apply.